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Early Ford-class maintenance costs are lower than expected, meaning the aircraft carriers could save more than predicted compared to the Nimitz class.

India is looking at sealing a landmark deal to procure 31 MQ-9B Predator armed drones from the US under a government-to-government framework by March with the US Congress expected to clear the supplies in the next few weeks, people familiar

American and Indian government officials will hold the final series of negotiations on the procurement after Washington responds to India's Letter of Request (LoR)

India is set to finalise a deal to acquire 31 MQ-9B Predator armed drones from the US under a government-to-government framework by March. The US Congress is expected to clear the supplies in the next few weeks. The drones are being procured to enhance the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The procurement is estimated to cost around USD 3 billion.

India is procuring the long-endurance 'hunter-killer' drones to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the Line of Actual Control with China.